The competition shifts into high gear when the smiths are tasked with turning the rusted steel of a 1971 Mercury Cougar into an elite military weapon known as the Yatagan.

Four of the top bladesmiths from around the globe compete in the Forged In Fire International Championship. With national pride on the line, each must put their blood, sweat and fire into forging a Spadroon, a weapon that has transcended borders.

Things go nuclear when a Japanese Godzilla toy hits the counter. Can Corey come out on top before he's crushed? Next, Chum does battle over a leather jacket from WW2 - but will his offer bomb?

Rene has lukewarm results bobbin' for profits in Stanton. Dusty finds a hoard of quality equipment, inking himself a decent payday. Looking for treasure, Brandi does end up with the green... just not in the way she expected.

All the whales are coming to the big auction in Fullerton... or at least, that's what Barry hears as he takes Dusty under his wing to see what kind of profit he can style. Rene has some dainty discoveries, while Darrell's locker is quite eye-opening.

A 1906 Silver Half Dollar that belonged to a passenger on the Titanic sails into the shop, as well as a 1936 Zeiss 16mm camera.

Ton and Allen teach a cocky new auction hunter a lesson. They spot a 1940's-era shuffleboard table and uncover an early hot rod made from the fuel tank of a WWII fighter plane!

Ton & Allen encounter aggressive outdoorsmen in the Alaskan wilderness. The guys discover an 8-wheeled ATV that travels on both land & water and an air percussion hammer that can drill through solid rock!

A set of playing cards from 1769 with a hidden political message shuffles into the shop, while Corey checks out a set of Charlie's Angels figurines.

Rick has to make a monumental decision when a programme from the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty is brought in. Will the item start a revolution or will there be liberty and justice for all?

To celebrate 200 episodes, we're handing control over to the people who got us here - our fans. All the challenges, the weapons and the tests were voted on by you. Which smith will rise to this momentous occasion and leave the forge with $10,000?

Chumlee spends the day trading up ordinary items with the guys in order to get what he really wants. Will his wheeling and dealing lead to a big score or will the guys end up shutting him out?

Rick checks out a deadly Revolutionary War halberd. Will he walk away with this deadly weapon or will it be a losing battle?

It's judge against judge when all four judges pick a past bladesmith to represent them in the ultimate battle for supremacy. The two final competitors must forge a sword that originated from the most skilled blacksmiths in West Africa, the Ida.

Four bladesmiths tee up for a previously unseen challenge when they must harvest the steel from a vintage golf club to forge a blade. In the final round, the remaining smiths must forge a pair of iconic double-bladed weapons.

Chumlee spends the day trading up ordinary items with the guys in order to get what he really wants. Will his wheeling and dealing lead to a big score or will the guys end up shutting him out?

Rick checks out a deadly Revolutionary War halberd. Will he walk away with this deadly weapon or will it be a losing battle?

In California, Allen and Ton land a pro-octagon fighting cage and a vintage carnival game.

Allen and Ton head to a container auction in Whittier, CA where they take on an old foe. The guys uncover a mint 1800s French "Harmonica Pistol" and a collection of '90s remote controlled combat robots.

Allen and Ton head to the playground of the stars, Palm Springs, for a heated desert auction. The guys roll out a '70s sandrail dune racer with rally hemi heads and a 1965 replica Mustang pool table.

To celebrate 200 episodes, we're handing control over to the people who got us here - our fans. All the challenges, the weapons and the tests were voted on by you. Which smith will rise to this momentous occasion and leave the forge with $10,000?

Ivy brings his son to Moreno Valley, where good things always happen, and leaves with yo-yo's of an unexpected kind. Rene and Casey discover that their shoes are more "air" and less "Jordan."

Storage unit auctions are the newest and biggest untapped source for hidden treasures, and opportunistic individuals bid on unclaimed properties hoping to strike gold.

Kenny tries to reclaim the title of "King of Whittier" but has trouble amassing any shillings. Ivy & Ivy brave the cold to find their fortunes. Lisa finally graduates to full-fledged buyer, finding an unlikely mentor along the way.

Four bladesmiths are given just one simple task: impress the judges. The most impressive smith, and one other who survives the testing, will return home to recreate the Indian Firangi Sword.

When an all-star Dodger's baseball memorabilia bench faces Rick in the bottom of the ninth, will it be a grand slam sale or will he strike out? Then, a 19th century lock box bolts in. Will Corey hold the key to unlock a deal or will it get jammed?

Ton and Allen go North to Alaska and get a cold reception from the local auctioneer. They find two enormous seaplane pontoons and a pair of Smith & Wesson revolvers, including the most powerful production handgun in the world!

Ton and Allen get a surprise second chance after nearly getting shut out in the small town of Palmer. They uncover a motorised railroad maintenance car from the 1960s and a pre-WWI Japanese semi-automatic pistol.

When an original Beach Boys surfboard rides into the shop, will Rick hang ten or will he have a gnarly wipe out? Later, things get psychedelic with an original Peter Max Statue of Liberty painting. Will Rick liberate a deal or will it get torched?

Things go nuclear when a Japanese Godzilla toy hits the counter. Can Corey come out on top before he's crushed? Next, Chum does battle over a leather jacket from WW2 - but will his offer bomb?

When Rick and Corey discover a newfound love for an old Buick Roadmaster, will they be able to rev up a deal? Later, Chum checks out a doll and volleyball signed by Tom Hanks.

In 2021, the United States government broke a 70-year precedent of denying UFOs. Will we soon discover that they are, in fact, of extraterrestrial origin?

"Auction Hunters" follows two of the best prospectors in the business, Clinton "Ton" Jones, a historical weapons and currency expert, and Allen Haff, an antiques dealer, as they participate in storage unit auctions throughout Southern California.

Allen and Ton head to San Diego and face off against a high roller. They discover a rare 1950s Master Pitch baseball machine and a 1980s Jaws of Life tool used by rescuers to pry open cars.

Ton and Allen head up the Pacific coast to Oxnard, CA. They discover a 1940s embalming pump and one of the first electric bone saws. Later, the guys find a custom-built shark cage, but can this item keep the sharks at bay?

Rick has to make a monumental decision when a programme from the unveiling of the Statue of Liberty is brought in. Will the item start a revolution or will there be liberty and justice for all?

Rock on with the Pawn Stars when a signed AC/DC album electrifies the shop. Will Chum get it "Done Dirt Cheap" or will he wind up on the 'Highway to Hell'?

Kenny tries to reclaim the title of "King of Whittier" but has trouble amassing any shillings. Ivy & Ivy brave the cold to find their fortunes. Lisa finally graduates to full-fledged buyer, finding an unlikely mentor along the way.

The South American nation of Peru is famous for its megalithic ruins, colossal geoglyphs and the Incan civilisation. It's one of the most mysterious places on Earth - but could it also be a site of extraterrestrial visitation?

In 2021, the United States government broke a 70-year precedent of denying UFOs. Will we soon discover that they are, in fact, of extraterrestrial origin?

Four new contestants must choose wisely as they try to craft a blade of their signature style from a pile of tools, both old and new.

Four smiths will need more than luck when they are given only a small sliver of high carbon steel to forge a knife. The two surviving smiths return home to recreate a weapon credited with helping to win a war: Sgt William Hayden's sword.

Two of the smiths who faced competitor turned judge Ben Abbott in his first competition are back to seek their revenge. After a tough round of testing, only one will earn the opportunity to rewrite history and go head-to-head again with Ben.

Ancient astronaut theorist, Giorgio Tsoukalos, takes a look at evidence to support the theory that extraterrestrials visited Earth in the past. Explore some of the most intriguing finds that many believe are clues to our extraterrestrial past.

From ancient Babylonians to modern-day urban explorers, mankind has always been fascinated by abandoned places. What is the allure that draws us to these post-apocalyptic landscapes? Morbid curiosity? Or something harder to define?

It is one of the greatest mysteries of the prehistoric world: why did people on nearly every continent erect giant standing stones?

It's judge against judge when all four judges pick a past bladesmith to represent them in the ultimate battle for supremacy. The two final competitors must forge a sword that originated from the most skilled blacksmiths in West Africa, the Ida.